Raphaella Smits

Friday, October 13th, 2023, 7 pm at First Lutheran Church in Palo Alto.

We are excited to kick off our 2023/2024 season with the incredible Raphaella Smits. Raphaella Smits plays worldwide in her unique way on eight-string guitars and historical instruments. Recognized as an uncommonly musical guitarist (Tim Page, New York Times), she always commits to the soul of the music. Her solo recitals as well as her performances with the most distinguished colleagues always meet enthusiastic audiences and press.

Rapahella will hold a masterclass on Saturday, October 14th. (Location TBA)

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Marco Tamayo

Saturday, November 4th, 7 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto

Marco Tamayo, a Cuban born guitarist with Austrian citizenship, is acclaimed by the Italian newspaper L’Stampa as “il re della chitarra” -king of guitar- and praised by musician like John Williams, Leo Brouwer and Eliot Fisk

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PGS Fundraiser Concert Featuring DuoSF

Saturday, December 9th, 2 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto

Join us for this free concert featuring PGS co-directors Chris Mallett and Robert Miller. We are raising money for the next concert season and community engagement efforts. A reception with food and drinks will follow the concert.


Stanton Street Duo

Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at 7 pm at First Lutheran Church in Palo Alto.

Stanton Street Duo is a harmonica and guitar ensemble based in San Francisco. They specialize in performing Latin American music that represents their own unique cultural backgrounds. Their music consists of both original compositions and arrangements, each piece showcasing this fresh and versatile instrumental combination. Tatiana and Alan met at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music while studying classical guitar performance. They recently performed as finalists in NYC at the CAG Elmaleh Competition.

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Canadian Guitar Quartet

Saturday, June 15th, 7 pm at First Lutheran Church in Palo Alto.

Since its debut in 1999, the Canadian Guitar Quartet has performed on three continents, going from one standing ovation to the next, and established a reputation as one of the finest guitar ensembles in the world. 

During its twenty-plus years, the CGQ has released four critically acclaimed albums while touring extensively in Canada and abroad, appearing in recital, and with orchestra. The CGQ’s first concert at the 92Street Y in New York city, part of the Art of the Guitar series, was extremely well received. Don WiTer Jr., of the New York City Classical Guitar Society, wrote: “The Canadian Guitar Quartet made one of the greatest New York City Debuts of any artsic ensemble in decades…STUNNING !!!”.